WRFC Assistant Coach,
Gonzo Jouan
Former WRFC Standout at the Standoff position, Gonzo Jouan is the Backs Coach of WRFC. Gonzo has been with the club since 1997 when he led Washington to the USA Rugby Super League Finals in the inaugural season.
Gonzo's playing career included 5 caps for Argentina and 13 caps for the U19 Pumas. At age 16, he was the youngest Division 1 Flyhalf while playing for his club Curupauti in Bueones Aires. Gonzo also played representative rugby in the USA for the MARFU for 2 years and the PRU Select Side. He was the starting first side Flyhalf for WRFC from 1997-2001.
WRFC is excited to have Gonzo working with Head Coach Gerry McDonald to teach the backs his system for success in the backline. Gonzo is confident that with the dedication and commitment from the players, it will bring a winning tradition. "I will teach the players a system and if they are dedicated, they will win and feel good about themselves," Gonzo said. WRFC is proud to have a tradition of excellence that allows former players to give back to the club and know Gonzo's dedication will be a well travelled game plan that is based upon experience. Gonzo brings confidence and knowledge that the players will enjoy.
Gonzo and his wife Susan live in Baltimore, MD. They have two daughters, Nicole & Cameron and a son, Collin. All three of them play rugby also. Gonzo owns his own business called Chase Street Properties which provides Corporate Housing for Johns Hopkins Hospital.
It is a pleasure to have Gonzo and know that he can assist Head Coach Gerry McDonald continue the Tradition of Excellence that was has been established in Washington since 1963.
For more information, please contact Gonzo at 410-218-8462 or by
email at:
gonzalojouan@hotmail.com.
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